Heather Lyall

Experience

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  Communities Scotland

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2008

  Accelerated Graduate Trainee

  Communities Scotland, Scottish Government Two year accelerated programme of intensive training, development and mentoring. Working in various departments to develop key skills and gain exposure in both policy and delivery.

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  Scottish Government

  Sept 2008 - Aug 2012

  Learning Network Manager

  The Learning Network gave practical support and guidance within the employability and tackling poverty agendas. It provided a website, e bulletin and a range of events, workshops and written guidance to improve the way services were delivered and strengthen Scotland's communities.

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  The Scottish Parliament

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2019

  The Scottish Parliament’s committees scrutinise the work of the Scottish Government, examine legislation, conduct inquiries and make recommendations on subjects within their remit. Team Leadership – Working with the Clerk to successfully and proactively manage the daily activities of the clerking team. Working with MSPs – providing clear, impartial and sound advice to the Committee Convener. Procedure & protocol – understanding a wide range of complex rules and procedures and communicating them to a range of audiences. Report writing – drafting committee reports for Committee approval in a concise, convincing and accurate manner to reflect the evidence heard. Anticipating Committee member’s views and making suggestions for recommendationStakeholder management – building strong relationships across and out with parliament. Working innovatively to engage the Scottish public in the parliamentary process. Show less

  • Senior Assistant Clerk

    May 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Assistant Clerk

    Oct 2014 - May 2016

  • Senior Researcher

    Sept 2012 - Oct 2014
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  UNDP

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Consultant

  Seconded to the Fijian Parliament for 3 months to build capacity and skills in the research team and committee office. I worked with UN staff, MSPs, parliament staff and local diplomats to assess and address the needs of the Parliament and embed improvements over the long term.

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  Registers of Scotland

  Jul 2019 - now

  The role of Events and Marketing Manager sits within a multi-disciplinary communication and marketing team. I develop comprehensive communications and engagement strategies with a keen awareness of the organisation’s brand and principles. I am responsible for a broad portfolio of activities and take ownership of end to end delivery of campaigns. The 2019 events programme was rated as excellent by attendees.

  • Senior External Communications Manager

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Events & Marketing Manager

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2022